13/09/2026
Christified: Becoming the Exact Image of Christ
The Amplified sang beautifully to the glory of the Lord during today’s Gift Sunday celebration. Glory be to Him forever and ever, in Jesus’ name.
They rendered the song:
«“Have you seen a God who never fails? His name is Jesus. He is capable of doing all things; He never fails. Jehovah, our strong tower, He never fails. Oh, what a God, what a Father, what a friend. He is faithful to the end. His name is Jehovah, our strong tower. His name is Jesus, and He never fails.”»
Furthering the service, Pastor Dave ascended the altar and, in an atmosphere of worship, joined the Amplified and the congregation in singing praises to Jesus, our Maker.
He sang about God’s unfailing nature and encouraged everyone to give God praise forever and ever as he welcomed the congregation to today’s Sunday service.
Christified
Continuing from his message in the previous Sunday service, Pastor Dave taught on being “Christified”—being enveloped with Christ and becoming an express image of Christ.
Referencing Hebrews 1:3, he explained that Jesus is the exact representation and express image of God, the perfect expression of who God is. He also referenced John 14, where Philip asked Jesus to show them the Father, and Jesus explained that anyone who had seen Him had seen the Father. Other scriptures referenced included Ephesians 1:5 and 2 Corinthians 4:4.
Pastor Dave emphasised that Christ is the exact image of God, and as Christ is, so are we in this world. We are called to represent Christ and reflect His nature. When we see Christ, we see the perfect expression of God.
How to Become More Like Christ
The focus of the message was on how believers can become more like Christ.
Pastor Dave explained that salvation imputes the seed of holiness and Christ’s nature into us. Humanity was initially created in the image of God, but the disobedience of Adam and Eve affected that image. Through salvation, however, the believer receives the seed of Christ and begins the journey of restoration and transformation.
He noted that salvation does not mean that we immediately possess every attribute of God in its fullness. Rather, the seed of Christ is deposited in us, and through learning, growth and spiritual maturity, we become increasingly like Christ.
Human character can change, but God remains unchanging. Pastor Dave emphasised that it is never in God’s interest to destroy anyone and that many of the evil things witnessed in the world are consequences of humanity living without the nature and influence of Christ.
When we carry the image of Christ, the things that are attainable through Him become possible in us because we are being transformed to reflect His nature.
Referencing 1 John 4:17, he stated that “as He is, so are we in this world.” He further emphasised that love is a major evidence that we belong to God. We must love one another, even against all odds, because love reveals the nature of God in us.
Christ died for us because of His love for us. Salvation makes us sons of God, while continuous learning, growth and fellowship with Him transform us into His exact representation.
Pastor Dave explained that becoming the exact representation of Christ positions us for victory and dominion in life. It enables us to exercise spiritual authority and live from the standpoint of Christ’s victory.
Becoming a Mature Spirit
Pastor Dave further referenced 2 Corinthians 3:17–18, explaining that the goal of the believer is to be transformed into the image of Christ.
He taught that wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Therefore, wherever we carry the Spirit of God, we carry His liberty and freedom with us.
He challenged believers to understand and operate in the spiritual realm. Referencing John 4:24 and Ephesians 6:10–12, he explained the reality of the spiritual realm and the need for believers to be strong in the Lord in order to stand against demonic forces.
The journey begins by giving our lives to Christ so that His seed can be embedded in us. However, we must continue to grow spiritually until we become mature believers who can effectively operate in the things of the Spirit.
According to 2 Corinthians 3:18, as we behold the glory of the Lord, we are transformed into the same image from glory to glory. The more we behold Christ through His Word and in the place of prayer, the more we become like Him.
Pastor Dave emphasised that when we are spiritually mature and operate in the Spirit, we will not remain on the losing side.
Prophetic Declarations
Pastor Dave concluded with a series of prophetic declarations, assuring the congregation that God will always come through for those who are Christified.
He declared healing, deliverance from afflictions, preservation and protection, the manifestation of God’s glory in the affairs of His people, and good endings.
He encouraged the congregation to behold God’s glory through His Word and in the place of prayer, stressing that as we behold His glory, we are transformed and empowered to stand against the works of darkness.
The service ended on a note of faith, victory, divine protection and expectation of God’s intervention in the lives of His people.